Associate Attorney/Attorney - Utilities

City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position within the City Attorney's Office Utilities Division will provide general legal services for the City and its enterprises, primarily its utility enterprise, Colorado Springs Utilities. The role involves providing transactional and advisory legal services, drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on system extensions and standards, interpreting tariffs and regulations, and performing research on regulatory requirements. The position also includes issuing legal opinions, drafting ordinances and resolutions, analyzing City Charter and Code provisions, and advising staff on applicable laws. The role requires knowledge of substantive law, legal research skills, computer proficiency, and strong communication and collaboration abilities. Depending on qualifications, the position can be filled at either the Associate Attorney or Attorney level.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law degree from an ABA (American Bar Association) accredited law school.
• Admission to the Colorado Bar as an attorney in good standing upon start date.
• Knowledge of substantive law.
• Legal research skills.
• Use of an electronic case management system.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and legal precedent.
• Computer proficiency.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Superior research, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work as a successful member of a team of attorneys representing the City in all its functions.
• For Attorney level: Four (4) years of full-time professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Colorado Driver's license.
• Experience in providing legal advice on matters related to utilities, municipalities, or local government.
• Experience representing or working with a Colorado or other governmental entity.
• Experience advising a city council or other legislative/advisory board.
• Experience with the Colorado Open Records Act.
• Legal experience working on transactional matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide general transactional and advisory legal services for Utilities.
• Draft, negotiate, analyze, and advise clients on contracts.
• Assist departments with issues involving Utilities’ system extensions and standards.
• Draft, analyze, and interpret Utilities’ tariffs, rules and regulations, and standards.
• Perform research and advise clients regarding regulatory requirements applicable to Utilities.
• Negotiate intergovernmental agreements with other governmental entities.
• Issue or review legal opinions.
• Draft City Ordinances and Resolutions.
• Analyze City Charter and City Code provisions.
• Advise Utilities and City staff on applicable laws and regulations.
• Present information to City Council in its legislative capacity and in its role as the Utilities’ Board of Directors.
• Support attorneys in the Utilities Division and other Divisions with projects and assignments related to the City of Colorado Springs.

Benefits

• Additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree